A recent study conducted in Spain showed that consuming a moderate amount of curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, may help accelerate muscle recovery and reduce soreness after intense workouts.
Researchers from the University of Alberta, Catalonia noted that curcumin is an effective natural anti-inflammatory for reducing soreness and inflammation, which contributes to the overall health improvement of participants in intense physical activities. These results were published in the journal "International Association of Sports Nutrition".
Muscle recovery after intense training is a vital process that helps restore strength and flexibility in muscles that have been lost due to physical stress. This process includes the restoration of muscle tissues that have been subjected to tearing during exercise, which helps to decrease pain and soreness caused by the inflammation.
During the study, the team conducted a systematic review of results from several studies on the influence of curcumin on inflammation and muscle injuries caused by physical exercise, as well as its use as a dietary supplement.
The study indicated that the consumption of curcumin before and after workouts significantly improves muscle recovery, reduces soreness, and helps enhance muscle function, while also decreasing inflammation.
The study results indicated that the ideal daily dose of curcumin for supplementation ranges from 1 to 4 grams, particularly beneficial post-physical exercise, as it appears to have the most significant impact on muscles, such as in lifts and presses.
Researchers noted that these results open the doors for further studies on the influence of curcumin in the field of sports medicine and could lead to the development of more effective natural methods for treating soreness in muscles and inflammation.
The team emphasized that the observed benefits in the study extend not only to athletes but also to individuals engaging in physical activities or suffering from muscle pain and associated inflammation, highlighting the importance of using turmeric as part of natural treatment methods.
